Edina West Upper Division - Windigo Yearbook (Edina, MN)

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Setting the Stage Excitement abounded, as well as some nervousness, at the auditions for this year’s Winter play, The Man Who Came to Pinner. Many of our school’s actors and actresses were present to demonstrate their ability and hope for a chance to be in the play. Those who tried waited anxiously to find out if they made it. who they would play, if their friends made it, and so on. Soon a notice was posted, and as people stood in the back of the crowd trying to get a look at the sheet, they muttered the usual comments like, “Oh, I just know I didn’t make it! Some were right, but for those who did make it, there was the thrill of being involved in a play. “The Man Who Came to Dinner, directed by Cynthia Elquist (fac.), is a play about a famous radio personality, Sheridan Whiteside (Antav Bilgutay (12)), who visits a couple. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Stanley (Mike Rubens (11)) and Martha L'sem (12)), in the small town of Messalia, Ohio. He slips on their steps and is instructed by the town’s doctor (Brian Kelly (10)) that Banjo (Brandi Slower (!2i) watches as his friend Whitesidc Ant y Bilguta (12t) ex plains his dilemma a lot of nice people. John Bush (10) adds, “Even though it was my first part in an Edina production, the other members of the cast made me feel comfortable. The final production took place on February 1st and 2nd. After weeks of weary practicing, the cast found themselves caught up in the lights and the costumes. It was then that their characters came to life. The actors really had a lot of feeling for their characters. Ben Klasky commented, “As a sophomore, it was quite an honor to receive a lead in this years play. I hope to continue to participate in future theatrical productions. Heather Gilchrist adds. “The part of Lorraine Sheldon was a real challenge for me, and something that I really had to work at, but it was worth it. It will be sad leaving the Edina High stage after three years, but all of the productions were great experiences for my future career. Marit Trclstad { li,Maggie. and Ben Klasdy (10). Bert, discuss the realtionship between the characters they portray in “The Man Who Came to Dinner. until he recovers, he is to stay with the Stanleys, where he inevitable wears out his welcome. At the same time, Whitesides’s secretary, Maggie (Marit Trelstad (12)), falls for local journalist Bert Jefferson (Ben Klasky (10)). Afraid of losing her. White-side tries to get Jefferson involved with someone else, namely friend and actress Lorraine Sheldon (Heather Rali Gilchrist (12)). The two hit it off, breaking poor Maggie's heart. Soon Whiteside decides that maybe he has made a mistake, but he discovers that setting things straight is not easy. The ensuing sequence is incredibly humorous for the audience. To make this play a success, the actors diligently memorized their lines, the set crew built, and the costumes were stitched. In effect, everyone put all that they had into the play, and it showed marvelously. If a production is to be a hit, people have to work together, and fortunately, there was a lot of comradery, among the cast. Remarked Marit Trestad, The play was a good opportunity to meet and know 28 WINTER PLAY

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Although skeptical about the real reason Skye has brought her to Cuba. Sarah enjoys her milk drink. Sister Sarah Broun tries her hardest to bring sinners to the mission. MUSICAL 27

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